Oakham charging towards PDFL Premier Division top spot

The battle to be named champion of the PDFL Premier Division took another twist on Saturday as Oakham United gained ground on their nearest rivals.

The Tractor Boys did what was required of them, beating Holbeach United Reserves for the second time in eight days by the same scoreline, 4-0.

The first victory came in the PFA Senior Cup, an important competition for the Rutland side but not their main target. All eyes are on the league prize and on Saturday the red hot Lewis Leckie and Daniel Jenkins scored to set United on the path to victory before substitutes Alex brown and Ben Easson put some gloss on the victory with two important late goals in the 90th and 91st minute respectively.

Important because the league could very well come down to goal difference and Oakham are now one short of leaders Coats Athletics’ total of 41.

But it is now looking increasingly likely that it will not come down to goal difference as little contenders Netherton United and Coates Athletic slugged each other into a standstill at The Grange on Saturday.

A cracking contest finished 4-4 after several lead changes with both managers, and most of a healthy crowd, describing it as a credit to the competition.